Technology

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  As cyber workforce gap grows, what can agencies do to address it?

  In the fierce competition for cyber talent, a new study shows why agencies will need to develop innovative recruiting and retention programs, while also expanding pathways into the cyber workforce.

  Federal Report

  October 31, 2023
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  New energy era demands lots of technology and engineering

  The energy infrastructure at the moment “is somewhat vulnerable,” said Jim Blankenhorn, the environment and security business line manager at Amentum. He urged planners to think about the electrical infrastructure comprehensively, and not only about the wiring grid.

  Federal Insights

  October 30, 2023
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  Here’s a novel way for contractors to pitch ideas to the Defense Department

  They work on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. They work just about everywhere. So why not short videos to pitch ideas to Defense Department program managers and contracting officers? That is the idea behind the year-old Tradewinds Project under the DoD's chief digital and artificial intelligence office.

  Defense

  October 30, 2023
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  Defending against ransomware, cyber threats starts with good planning

  Cyber threats and corresponding defenses are always evolving. Eric Trexler from Palo Alto Networks says cybersecurity isn’t about products. “It's about protecting the organization, the agency, town hall, the hospital, whatever it may be.”

  Federal Insights

  October 30, 2023
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  Guarding the AI frontier: A proposal for federal regulation

  Generative AI is on the verge of crossing thresholds for which society is not ready. A national regulatory framework will hedge against the most destructive outcomes.

  Commentary

  October 30, 2023
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  Biden AI executive order calls for ‘talent surge’ across government to retain tech experts

  The Biden administration is calling for a “governmentwide AI talent surge” across the federal workforce to build up its capacity to lead on this emerging technology.

  Artificial Intelligence

  October 30, 2023
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  Tackling cyber on all fronts: People, policy, technology

  It’s never just one strategy, tactic or technology when it comes to cybersecurity. It’s a constant evolution that must simultaneously include investments in people, policy and tech. Get pointers from CISA, DARPA, IRS, ONCD and OPM in our new ebook.

  Federal Insights

  October 30, 2023
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  Navigating climate risk using multiple models and data sets

  Organizations need to take a complete view of the numerous models available to gage risk. Two reasons: One, models vary widely in their assumptions and in the data they use. Two, risk itself varies according to specific location and countless other factors.

  Federal Insights

  October 30, 2023